Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary Form1IV OF F '93 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #7416 oR ti9 Date: 04/30/2020 Requesting Department: Department of Housing and Community Development Commission Meeting Date: 05/14/2020 Sponsored By: District Impacted: District 2 Type: Resolution Subject: Authorize Fund Transfer - Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program Purpose of Item: AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 TO THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, TO BE USED TO COVER BASIC EXPENSES SUCH AS, RENT AND UTILITIES IN DISTRICT 2, AMONG ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE ALLOCATIONS, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS. Background of Item: Pursuant to Resolution No. R-19-0501, adopted on December 12, 2019, the Miami City Commission approved the allocation of CDBG funds in the total amount of $1,476,329.59, which included an amount of $250,000.00 to the Department of Parks and Recreation for a project in District 2. The proposed project has not started and with the current emergency, these funds could be used to benefit tenants who are struggling to pay rent and utilities because of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused widespread unemployment. By Resolution No. R-20- , adopted on April 30, 2020, the Miami City Commission approved the establishment of the Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program which covers a one-month rent and utilities for households who lost a job because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The City Administration recommends the transfer of CDBG funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Department of Parks and Recreation to the City of Miami's Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program, to be used to cover basic expenses, such as rent and utilities in District 2, among eligible individuals and families, who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Budget Impact Analysis Item has NO budget impact Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item is NOT funded by Bonds Total Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 Special Revenue Account No: 14001.910199.883000 (CDBG) Reviewed By Department of Community and Economic Development Review Completed 04/30/2020 10:12 AM Office of Management and Budget Rene Lazaro Hernandez Office of Management and Budget Christopher M Rose City Manager's Office Sandra Bridgeman Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez City Manager's Office Arthur Noriega V Office of the City Attorney Richard Appleton Office of the City Attorney Barnaby L. Min Office of the City Attorney Victoria Mendez City Commission Todd B. Hannon Office of the Mayor Mayor's Office Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office George Mensah Department Head Budget Analyst Review Completed Budget Review Completed Assistant City Manager Review Completed Legislative Division Review Completed City Manager Review Completed ACA Review Completed Deputy City Attorney Review Completed Approved Form and Correctness Completed Meeting Completed Unsigned by the Mayor Completed Signed and Attested by the City Clerk Completed Rendered Completed 04/30/2020 7:49 PM 05/01/2020 6:02 AM 05/04/2020 10:55 AM 05/04/2020 11:11 AM 05/05/2020 5:42 PM 05/05/2020 7:08 PM 05/05/2020 7:21 PM 05/05/2020 8:00 PM 05/14/2020 9:00 AM 05/26/2020 7:35 PM 05/26/2020 7:41 PM 05/26/2020 7:41 PM A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO THE CITY'S EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO BE USED TO PAY ELIGIBLE EXPENSES IN DISTRICT 2 SUCH AS RENT AND UTILITIES AMONG ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS DUE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19") PANDEMIC; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 19-0501 adopted on December 12, 2019, the Miami City Commission approved the allocation of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds in the total amount of $1,476,329.59, which included an amount of $250,000.00, to the Department of Parks and Recreation ("Parks") for a project in District 2 ("Project"); and WHEREAS, the Project has not yet started and these funds could be used to benefit tenants who are struggling to pay rent and utilities because of the Novel Coronavirus ("COVID- 19") pandemic, which has caused widespread unemployment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 20-0139 adopted on April 30, 2020, the Miami City Commission approved the establishment of the City of Miami's ("City") Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program ("Program"); and WHEREAS, the City's Administration recommends the transfer of CDBG funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from Parks to the City's Program to be used to cover eligible expenses in District 2 such as rent and utilities among eligible individuals and families who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The transfer of CDBG funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from Parks to the City's Program to be used to pay eligible expenses in District 2 such as rent and utilities, among eligible individuals and families who have lost theirjobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic is authorized.' -,IV ov . City of Miami City Hall IIS iit A4to �. � „1,l ,a Legislation 3500 Pan American Drive r Miami, FL 33133 �—R � _- Resolution www.miamigov.com Enactment Number: R-20-0145 File Number: 7416 Final Action Date:5/14/2020 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO THE CITY'S EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO BE USED TO PAY ELIGIBLE EXPENSES IN DISTRICT 2 SUCH AS RENT AND UTILITIES AMONG ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS DUE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19") PANDEMIC; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 19-0501 adopted on December 12, 2019, the Miami City Commission approved the allocation of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds in the total amount of $1,476,329.59, which included an amount of $250,000.00, to the Department of Parks and Recreation ("Parks") for a project in District 2 ("Project"); and WHEREAS, the Project has not yet started and these funds could be used to benefit tenants who are struggling to pay rent and utilities because of the Novel Coronavirus ("COVID- 19") pandemic, which has caused widespread unemployment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 20-0139 adopted on April 30, 2020, the Miami City Commission approved the establishment of the City of Miami's ("City") Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program ("Program"); and WHEREAS, the City's Administration recommends the transfer of CDBG funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from Parks to the City's Program to be used to cover eligible expenses in District 2 such as rent and utilities among eligible individuals and families who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The transfer of CDBG funds in the amount of $250,000.00 from Parks to the City's Program to be used to pay eligible expenses in District 2 such as rent and utilities, among eligible individuals and families who have lost theirjobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic is authorized.' Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all necessary documents, all in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for said purpose, subject to all federal, state, and local laws that regulate the use of such funds. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: -\� 1 i t6ria i ' ndez, City Attor iey 5/5/2020 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. 2 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.